| 释义 |
es·sence /ˈesəns/ n. | phr.
n.
1. 本质，实质；要素
Being thoughtful of others is the essence of politeness. 体贴别人是礼貌的本质。
the essence of a problem 问题的实质
The enthusiasm of its personnel is the essence and life of any enterprise. 任何企业的要素和生命是全体人员的积极性。
2. 本体，实体；抽象的存在体
As far as I know, he is the essence of decency. 据我所知，他是个正派体面的人。
3. 精髓，精华
meat essence 肉汁
4. 香精；香料；精油；香泽
essence of peppermint 薄荷精
essence of roses 玫瑰香料
[< ML essentia < L: the being (of something) < esse to be] phr. in essence 本质上，实质上；基本上 accusations which in essence are well-founded 根据基本上充分的控告 of the essence 极其重要的，必不可少的 Time is of the essence. 时间是至关重要的。 |